This article presents some research evidence taken from the Future Stakeholders Project survey conducted during the academic years 2021/22 and 2022/23 by the Italy-China Competence & Sentiment Observatory (ICCSO), with the aim of probing knowledge, skills and perceptions of Italian university students enrolled in political science and linguistics degree programs aimed toward educational or professional careers expressly or potentially focused on China. The focus here is more specifically on linguistic and cultural skills, highlighting the critical issues and potential strengths of the Italian educational and training system with respect to the strategic goal of boosting the skills necessary for a better understanding of contemporary China.
“A resolution to the Cyprus Problem could have profound implications for regional dynamics, impacting everything from Türkiye’s foreign policy trajectory and the EU’s stance... Read More
“Finché si tratta di società che, anche se di proprietà dello Stato, operano in modo più o meno autonomo, è un conto. Non sarebbe... Read More
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“Chinese experts remain divided on what will be the immediate outcome of Syrian opposition’s offensive. Although some predict that Damascus may hold its ground... Read More
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